Communication in Relationships: Common Pitfalls
By: Robyn Flores, MS, LMFT-A, LPCC For many couples, it can take several years before making the decision to reach out for therapeutic assistance and support. As a therapist, I have found that many times couples come in due to a lack of communication or lack of effective, empathic communication, even if they think they…
Video: Get to know Katherine Van Noy
As of August of 2020, Katherina Van Noy is Respark’s very first Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner! Join our Intake Coordinator & Clinical Manager, Taylor Spaziani, and learn more about what you can expect to accomplish in your first session with Katherine, what theories she pulls from, what makes her unique and so much more….
Part 2 GTK Katherine Van Noy
Recently we interviewed all of our therapists and coaches at Respark about their personal endeavors, dreams and favorite things. Below is part two of one of our sex therapist sin Denver Colorado. What are the top 3 items on your bucket list? Personally, I would like to bungee jump off of something tall… I’m rather…
GTK (Getting to Know) Austin Respark Sex Therapist, Vielca McBride
Vielca grew up under the education of a psychiatrist (her dad) that promoted critical thinking since she was a child. Her upbringing and the combination of natural curiosity led her to question the ambiguity of how sex is presented in our society. Sex is promoted everywhere from social media to shows to advertisements. However, accessible spaces…
Spicing up Your Solo Sexuality
Recently in August 2020, our founder and director Heather McPherson was featured in the Huff Post’s article about how to spice up your solo-sex life. This article featured many sexuality professionals and their opinions and expertise on how someone can create a hotter solo sexuality. According to Heather, some of the key ways to spice…
5 Reasons Why Talking About Money Can Improve Your Sex Life | Zeta
By Taylor Spaziani, Respark Clinical Manager On November 9th, 2020 Respark Therapy and Sexual Health Alliance’s founder and director, Heather McPherson, was featured in Zeta’s article about why talking about money can improve your sex life (Goldwert, 2020). Lindsay Goldwert discusses in this article how our sexuality and our financials are similar. Both of…
Respark Coach, Malia Scott: Favorite Parts of Telehealth Coaching
Malia Scott is one of our worldwide coaches and soon to be our Denver, Colorado therapist. She started with Respark while obtaining her graduate degree in clinical counseling. Malia is also in the Sexual Health Alliance Sex Therapy Certification Program. She recently opened up about how moving all her coaching clients to an online format…
Robyn’s Favorite Parts of Telehealth Therapy
Robyn Flores:, our amazing Texas and Colorado therapist recently shared her most favorite things she has discovered about working with clients through telehealth therapy through the season of our global pandemic. Robyn’s favorite thing about online therapy with couples specifically is experiencing a glimpse into their element; working with them on their own couch…
The Definition of Sex Therapy, NOT according to Grey’s anatomy
We love Grey’s Anatomy. Like rewatching all the seasons, kind of love. The characters are intriguing and storylines keep us on the edge of our seats and we look forward to Thursdays with anticipation and glee. The writers are typically very progressive, forward-thinking and have also been tackling the issues of race in America for…
Jamie Mayo-Buttry’s Favorite Parts of Telehealth
Jamie Mayo-Buttry, one of our brilliant Texas therapists, recently discussed her favorite parts about meeting with clients online during the global pandemic. Jamie has found telehealth to be a surprisingly awesome experience. Since therapists are not social workers, we typically do not get to see how people live. We only hear about it. There is…